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The Journal of Edward Ward 1850-51

Tuesday, April 22nd

Tuesday, April 22nd

Pleasant day, warm sun and cool air; the most enjoyable weather, this, since we arrived. The wind for the last few days has been light from S.W. till one o'clock, then from N.E. Heavy fogs on the hills morning and evening, and visitors to Christchurch say that a heavy fog lies on the Plain all night—that cannot be healthy. Took a boatload of palings to the Island. Found the lime-kiln at work, the chimney commenced and the front weather-boarded in. Stayed till three o'clock. Met Manson in the Port; he has offered to Godley to build a schoolhouse worth £50, draw firewood for it, and give £30 a year to a schoolmaster, if the Association will make up the rest and provide a schoolmaster near him at the head of the bay—a most liberal offer which I hope Godley will meet liberally. Sammy came with us in the boat—his first visit to the Island, and deemed it a great treat.